1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Morgan 4 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Morgan |
| Model | 1000 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
